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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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